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LA Clippers Roundtable: Getting Involved in the NBA Draft

By Ryan Snellings

Jul 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the Los Angeles Clippers logo that will be unveiled during the 2015-16 season at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the Los Angeles Clippers logo that will be unveiled during the 2015-16 season at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers (right) talks with Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (left) during a break in play against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers (right) talks with Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (left) during a break in play against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Jasmine Robinson (@firelordjazz)

  1. Honestly, there’s no point in doing so with where we are as a team. Obviously it won’t hurt, but it’s not gonna impact us much. Doc is notorious for not playing his rookies, and if we were to buy a pick in the 2nd round, the player might not live up to expectations. But if we can barter for a 1st round pick that doesn’t involve DJ or Austin, i’m all for it. The only reason I’d want to bring in a rookie(s) is if Blake or Chris don’t return, because we’ll have roles and holes to fill. But that’s worst-case scenario. (I’ll get really nervous if it looks like the Clippers are trying to get high picks in the draft.)
  2. I’d like to see us trade for a 1st rounder, but given the players we have under contract, it’ll be difficult without giving up DJ or at least Austin. Granted, we’d get another player in return, but in most cases it’s not worth it to me. The only way that would benefit us is for cap space/flexibility.
  3. In a fantasy world, I’d love to  bring in Josh Jackson, Jayson Tatum or Jonathan Isaac.